5 NDC MPs introduce bill to abolish betting tax
Four Members of Parliament (MPs) from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have introduced a private member’s bill to repeal the 10% withholding tax on...
Be worried about your salaries – MP to public sector workers
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has expressed concerns that the salaries of public sector workers,...
You are wrong; respect the constitution – K.T. Hammond to Bagbin [Listen]
Trade and Industry Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond (K.T.) has slammed Speaker Alban Bagbin over his recent actions.K.T. Hammond’s criticism follows Bagbin’s claims on Wednesday,...
You’re the reason Parliament is not respected – K.T. Hammond slams Speaker
Adansi Asokwa Member of Parliament(MP) Kobina Tahir(KT) Hammond, has criticised Speaker Alban Bagbin over what he says is his posture in the House.The Minister...
I’m still an MP on the ticket of NPP – Cynthia Morrison
Agona West Member of Parliament(MP) Cynthia Morrison has categorically stated she is still with the New Patriotic Party(NPP).Despite contesting as an independent candidate in...
When John Jinapor stormed Parliament on a motorbike [Video]
Yapei Kusawgu Member of Parliament(MP) John Jinapor on Thursday, November 7, 2024, rode a motorbike for proceeding.It is not clear how far the lawmaker...
I did not go to the Supreme Court in bad faith – Afenyo-Markin
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has justified his decision to seek the Supreme Court's intervention over Speaker Alban Bagbin's declaration of four seats vacant.The...
Vacant Seat Saga: NDC is clearly on a warpath – Afenyo-Markin
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in lawlessness in Parliament.The Effutu MP has also accused Speaker...
NPP Caucus to cite Speaker Bagbin for contempt
Adansi Asokwa Member of Parliament (MP) Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond has announced that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus will cite Speaker Alban Bagbin...
Set your egos aside and accept Minority status – Bole Bamboi MP tells NPP MPs
The Member of Parliament for Bole Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has urged MPs from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to “set aside their egos” and...
Ghanaians must punish NPP MPs for causing financial loss – Ato Forson
Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed disappointment in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus...
Speaker adjourns parliament indefinitely again
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Thursday, November 7, 2024, indefinitely adjourned the House again.This was due to the absence of the New Patriotic...
NDC MPs occupy Majority side in Parliament again [Video]
About 40 National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) have acted on their declaration to occupy the majority side of the House following...
We won’t fight anyone in Parliament today – NPP MPs
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament have stated that they will refrain from any chaos in the chamber as the House reconvenes...
Parliament weakens itself when MPs run to courts for favours – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed his belief in a Parliament that is respected and given its rightful authority on political matters,...
Parliament reconvenes today
Parliament is expected to reconvene today, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., following Speaker Alban Bagbin's order.This session will be held at the Grand...
There can be no democracy in the absence of patience – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that there can be no democracy in the country without patience.He called for patience in addressing...
Vacant seats: I don’t decide where MPs sit in parliament – Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified that determining seating arrangements for Members of Parliament (MPs) is beyond his mandate, amid the ongoing dispute...
I believe in the supremacy of the Constitution, not the Judiciary or Supreme Court – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has asserted his belief in the supremacy of the Constitution over that of the judiciary or the Supreme...
Vacant seats: Let’s stop pressing the panic button – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has cautioned against what he describes as unnecessary fear and panic surrounding the declaration of four seats as...
Don’t be deceived; there is no constitutional crisis – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that the current parliamentary standoff does not amount to a constitutional crisis.Addressing the media in Accra...
I remain the Majority Chief Whip in parliament – Kwame Agbodza
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Adaklu Constituency in the Volta Region, Kwame Governs Agbodza has emphasized that he remains the Majority...
Parliament: We’ll assume majority position on Thursday – Agbodza
The Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Kwame Agbodza, has affirmed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus will assume the majority role in Parliament...
MPs’ repeated attempts to sue Speaker: Unintended consequences for the 2024 elections?
Recent attempts by Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana to take Speaker Alban Bagbin to court are raising significant concerns about the potential long-term...
Vacant seats: Dafeamekpor takes Speaker to High Court
South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has filed a writ at the Accra High Court against the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, over the...
Vacant seats: Speaker has not done what would have led to greater peace – Kofi Bentil
Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says Speaker Alban Bagbin has not taken actions that would lead to greater peace.He...
Speaker summons Parliament to reconvene on November 7
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for Parliament to reconvene on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM.This session will be held...
PPA CEO appointment must require parliamentary vetting for accountability – Avedzi
Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, is advocating for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement...
A-G accuses Speaker Bagbin of flouting PPA Act in hiring Thaddeus Sory as parliamentary lawyer
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has accused Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of violating procurement laws by hiring Thaddeus Sory...
Vacant seats: Accept Supreme Court ruling – Alan advises Bagbin
The Presidential Candidate of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to uphold the Supreme...
Anti-gay bill suit: Speaker’s ‘financial impact assessment’ causes controversy in court
There is controversy in the suit challenging the 'anti-gay bill' over the existence of a financial impact analysis purportedly prepared by the Speaker of...
Vacant Seats Hearing: PPA rejects parliament’s request to use the services of Sory@Law
The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has declined the request of the Parliamentary Service of Ghana to seek legal services from the external firm Messrs...
Council of State intervenes in the vacant parliamentary seats saga
A five-member delegation from the Council of State on Wednesday called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, regarding the controversies surrounding the declaration...
Supreme Court’s ruling on vacant seats ‘very solid’ – Bobby Banson
Constitutional lawyer Bobby Banson has expressed his support for the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss an application by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to...
Vacant seat case: It was improper for the Speaker to use personal lawyers – AG
The Attorney General says it was improper for the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to engage his personal lawyers in the ongoing lawsuit at...
We’re living in a country where Parliament isn’t sitting; what’s going on? – Chief Justice
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has admonished the Speaker of Parliament's lawyer for what she sees as a delay of the court...
Vacant seats: Supreme Court adjourns case [Video]
The Supreme Court has adjourned to November 11 the case regarding the suit to prevent the ousting of four legislators who went independent in...
Vacant seat: Supreme Court rejects Speaker’s application to set aside earlier ruling
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who sought to overturn the Court’s ruling that suspended his declaration...
Vacant seats: Speaker wants judge to recuse himself
Lawyers for Speaker Alban Bagbin have called on one of the judges hearing the case regarding the four vacant parliamentary seats, Justice Ernest Yao...
Parliament shouldn’t be taken for granted – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has emphasised that the Legislature is a vital institution in governance.According to him, the House should not be...